Mental Health Week

Tasmanian Schools Postcard Art Competition

  • The theme of Mental Health Week is Participate 08
  • The Mental Health Council Tasmania (MHCT)  on behalf of the Statewide MHW Reference Group, is excited to be running an art competition for Tasmanian school students 
  • Students are encouraged to submit artwork that reflects the theme of MHW – Participate 08....this includes how do you keep mentally well and healthy as an individual and as a community
  • Two winners will be selected – primary and secondary
  • The winners artwork will be published on a postcard, with the inclusion of a Health Promotion message
  • These postcards will be distributed throughout the year by the MHCT
  • Prizes will also be awarded to winners and runners up at the Launch of MHW, to be held in Hobart

Artwork will need to be submitted by Thursday 18 September to:

Suite5, Mayfair Place 236 Sandy Bay Rd, Sandy Bay Tas 7005
 

Many thanks for your support in raising awareness of mental health and wellbeing in the Tasmanian Community.  While this competition may not completely align with current curriculum, it is hoped that it will not only increase students’ awareness of mental health and wellbeing in the community, but expand programs such as MindMatters.

 

If you have any further questions please don’t hesitate to contact Adele Spencer at MHCT on 6224 9222.

 

Move Well Eat Well is a new resource for primary schools, currently under development by the Department of Health and Education. The resource will provides primary schools with

  • Recognition for their efforts in promoting healthy eating and physical activity (similar to Sunsmart)
  • Tasmanian curriculum ideas and links to local health professionals for support
  • A framework for a whole of school approach, linking community, teachers and parents

The resources currently being drafted will be available to schools in 2009 and at this stage, it is planned to include “snippets” from schools already doing interesting work in the areas of physical activity or healthy eating that may inspire others.

If your school would like to submit and idea or a success story, please email the Program Development Officer, Sue Moir at sue.moir@dhhs.tas.gov.au or give her a call on 6222 7238.

I know Sue will be pleased to hear from you, and it’s a great opportunity to showcase your efforts!

 

 

    National Secondary Schools Computer Fund

     AISNSW - ICT Strategic Plan, Teaching and Learning

Family Law and Education

Positive Intersection or Car Crash?

Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania Discussion Paper

Independent Schooling in Australia

2006-08

New PDF versions of Independent School in Australia 2006-2008 have been created to accommodate a change requested by one of the families interviewed for the project.

On ISCA's website now are:

  • an updated version of the full pdf of the booklet
  • an updated version of the 'Parents and School Choice" section of the booklet
  • a new version of the full length interviews published in the "Diverse school choices by parents across Australia' document.

Please go to www.isca.edu.au

                      Independent Updates from ISCA
Independent Updates, produced by ISCA in consultation with AIST and AISs in other States, intend to inform parents, school communities and the wider community about issues for independent schools.

Update 1 - Important Facts About Schools Funding

Update 2 - Sound Principles for Schools Funding

Update 3 - Choice and Diversity Need Support

Update 3 - Choice and Diversity Need Support- Black and White Version

Update 4 - Needs Based Funding for schools

Update 5 - Communities Build Independent Schools

Update 6 - Providing for Students with Disability

 

                       Asthma Friendly Schools

The following Independent Schools are recognised as Asthma Friendly Schools

Calvin Primary School                       Channel Christian School

Fahan School                                       Hilliard Christian School

Kingston Christian School                 Northern Suburbs Christian School

The Oakwood School                          St Michael's Collegiate School

Tasmania Christian Academy          Devonport Christian School

Geneva Christian College                 Leighland Christian School

North West Christian School            Giant Steps Tasmania

Launceston Church Grammar          Launceston Preparatory School

St Mary's College

CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE SCHOOLS FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM!

 

Australian Government Reporting Obligations 2005-2008

Power Point Presentation

Collection of Information on Student Background Characteristics
Schools are to collect information from parents in 2005 on family background following an agreement between all state and territory Ministers for Education and the Federal Minister. The information will be used to identify factors which influence how well children perform at school.
The following resources are for use by schools and parents.

For more information, phone or e-mail Tony Crehan on 03 6224 0125 or aist@tassie.net.au.

For a copy of Earl Dudley's power point presentation shown at the workshop on March 17th, please email Juliana at aist@tassie.net.au.

 

The Bursars' Handbook
Please click on the link above to access the current Bursars' Handbook.